Fabian Tan Architect

Makio House

Makio House
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MAKIO HOUSE

Fabian Tan Architect

ARCHITECTS
Fabian Tan Architect

ARCHITECT IN CHARGE
Fabian Tan Architect

LANDSCAPE
Sputnik Forest

MANUFACTURERS
AutoDesk, Meir, Nippon Paint, Benima, Trimble Navigation

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ceavs Chua

AREA
4376 ft²

YEAR
2020

LOCATION
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

CATEGORY
House Interiors

Makio House
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Makio House
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Makio House is a corner lot unit located in a guarded neighborhood of Kuala Lumpur. The client wanted a minimalistic and comfortable home to suit his family and personality.

Makio House
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Makio House
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The concept was derived from the original space--to embrace the light and views, then heighten spatial experience through materiality.

The idea was to unify the original architecture elements in the house through the wrapping of solid timber panels to connect the stair to the first-floor mezzanine. The prominently positioned stairway, curated as a centerpiece of the house.

Makio House
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Makio House
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The continuity of the material was carried through to the upper mezzanine with an addition of a galleria that extends the existing floor plate to wrap around the periphery of the double volume living spaces.

This space serves as a walkway with shelves, windows and storage. At the end nook, lies a daybed/study area that floats close in view of the treetops. The garden was transformed into a rock sculptured garden that provided a calm refuge.

Makio House
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Makio House
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The master bedroom was enlarged at the expense of another existing bedroom to form an open space concept.

The interior walls here were intentionally built below ceiling height to allow the light to diffuse throughout entire the room.

Makio House
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Makio House
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This bright atmosphere amplifies the expansion perception of the space.

The kid’s bedroom was re-imagined as a hide and seek play of levels --- a 3-tiered bunk bed with a pull out bed and an alcove to peek out into the neighborhood through an existing clerestory window.

Makio House
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Makio House
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A steel stairway was added in the light-well leading up to the roof level. Here, a platform is raised over the roof and acts as a viewing deck to emulate an outdoor living room overlooking the city skyline.

Overall, echoes of maple, marble and white inter-played with the existing elements and nature to offer an environment of balance and serenity.

Makio House
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Makio House
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Makio House
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Makio House
© Ceavs Chua
Makio House
© Ceavs Chua
Makio House
© Ceavs Chua
Makio House
© Ceavs Chua
Makio House
© Ceavs Chua
Makio House
© Ceavs Chua


Makio House
First Floor Plan
Makio House
Mezzanine Floor Plan


Makio House
Ground Floor Plan
Makio House
Roof Plan


Makio House
Section 02
Makio House
Section 01

Fabian Tan Architect
T +60 10 2622390
Fabian Tan Architect
Jalan Taman Seputeh 3, Taman Seputeh, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia